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NSFAS Bursary 2023 Applications are now open for young South Africans (National Student Financial Aid Scheme)

admin January 17, 2023

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DEADLINE: 31 January 2023

NSFAS Bursary 2023 Applications

Who qualifies for the Bursary?

You qualify for a NSFAS bursary if you are a South African citizen who plans to study in 2023 or you are already studying at a public university or TVET college and you meet the following requirements:

SASSA recipients automatically qualify on financial eligibility

Your combined household income is not more than R350 000 per year or
Person with a disability with a combined household income of not more than R600 000 per year or
Must have email and cell phone number

What is required during the Application Process?

NSFAS may need more information from you to process your application, check what supporting documents are required and ensure that you have all the relevant information:

You will need the following to complete your NSFAS application:

Your own cellphone number and email address
Copy of your ID or birth certificate

ID copies of parents, guardian or spouse (If applicable)
Your proof of income or 1 yearâ€™s IRP5 (if applicable)
Your parents, guardian or spouseâ€™s proof of income

If you are a SASSA grant recipient, no proof of income will be required
Applicants with a disability must submit a completed and signed Disability Annexure A Form, click here to download
An applicant who is recognised as a Vulnerable Child by the Department of Social Development must provide a completed and signed Vulnerable Child Declaration and Consent Form, click here to download.